
Gold Clover Bar
Shaw, Washington DC
Bar in Washington DC, United States
Why go
Gold Clover Bar is a practical Washington, D.C. pick for an easy drinks plan rather than a heavily structured cocktail destination. Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) gives it a credible quality signal, but with no confirmed food, price, hours, or spirits-specialty detail, it is safest for flexible nights and smaller parties.
About Gold Clover Bar
Gold Clover Bar is a Washington, D.C. bar with a casual dress code and Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition. Use it as a concise planning note, and check the venue's own channels for menu, drinks, seating, pricing, hours, and service style before going.
The main quality signal is the Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition. That award does not, by itself, indicate a specific cocktail direction, spirits specialty, food program, booking format, or atmosphere. Treat Gold Clover Bar as a recognized Washington, D.C. bar, and check the venue's own channels before making plans that depend on those details.
Choose it for a Washington, D.C. bar option with simple planning details
Gold Clover Bar is best approached as a straightforward Washington, D.C. bar option: the dress code is casual, and it has Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition. For broader planning, start with Our full Washington, D.C. bars guide, then cross-check dining options in Our full Washington, D.C. restaurants guide.
For food, hours, pricing, seating, and reservation details, avoid building a tightly timed itinerary around assumptions. If the night also includes a hotel stay, compare general logistics through Our full Washington, D.C. hotels guide.
Who should put it on the shortlist
Put Gold Clover Bar on the shortlist if a recognized Washington, D.C. bar with casual dress fits the plan. Be more cautious if the occasion depends on food options, exact hours, seating details, private space, price range, or a specific beverage specialty.
For additional planning, compare Gold Clover Bar with other Washington, D.C. bars and restaurants generically, using each venue's current official channels before deciding where to go.
Planning details
- Location
- 251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
- Website
- goldcloverbar.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, low-lit basement corner bar with stained glass-filtered light, mahogany furniture, vinyl records lining the back wall, TVs showing live sports, and a relaxed but energetic neighborhood atmosphere that encourages conversation and repeat visits.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Sports Bar
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Eclectic but Classic Vinyl Driven Mix of Soul, Funk, R&b, Pop, and Album Deep Cuts, Often Tied to Listening Events and Themed Nights.
Signature Pours
beer and shot handshakes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Planning details
Location
251 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gold Clover Bar good for groups?
Does Gold Clover Bar have happy hour deals?
Do not assume discounts or special pricing unless the venue publishes them through its current official channels.
What's the crowd like at Gold Clover Bar?
The specific crowd can vary. The core planning facts are that Gold Clover Bar is in Washington, D.C., has a casual dress code, and has Esquire Best Bars in America (2026) recognition.






















